The crime rate in Salem, KY is far lower than the national average. Violent crime in Salem, KY is 7.6 compared to the US average of 22.7. Property Crime in Salem, KY is 18.4 compared to the US average of 35.4. Overall, Salem, KY has a much lower crime rate than most other places in the United States which makes it safer for residents and visitors alike.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Salem violent crime is 7.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Salem property crime is 18.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Salem, Kentucky does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Marion, Kentucky. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Marion, Kentucky. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.